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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.55, 1,731.64 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.55, 1,731.64 and 332.64 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.55 : 1,731.64 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.55/1,731.64 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.55x = 1,731.64 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.55x = 576,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,012.73/1,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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